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The question appears to have been expressed in a sloppy way.
In order to have constructive and destructive interference occuring
at the same time, there must be at least three waves present, and
frankly, you have a mess on your hands.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt would depend on if the constructive interference will add to the amplitude and the deconstructive will subtract. Depending on which is stronger there will be a net increase or decrease to the overall amplitude, or if by some chance they are the same the amplitude will stay the same as the original wave. A good way to visualize this is with math. 2+2-1 will equal 3, which is more than than just 2. However 2+2-3 is 1, which is less. Finally 2+2-2 will result in just 2.
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What type of interference occurs when waves meet crest to crest or trough to trough?
No, that would be destructive interference. One crest + one trough = nothing, a flat line.
How is constructive interference different from destructive?
In physics, interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superpose to form a resultant wave of greater or lower amplitude. Constructive interference occurs when the phase difference between the waves is a multiple of 2pi, whereas destructive interference occurs when the difference is an odd multiple of pi.
What occurs when the crest of one wave overlaps the trough of another wave?
If a pulse "interferes" with another pulse, they build each other up to form supercrests or supertroughs. This process is known as constructive interference.
Constructive interference occurs when the amplitudes of two waves combine to produce a wave with a smaller amplitude?
It's called Constructive. (:Just found the answer.
What type of interference occurs when two waves are in phase?
Constructive
Distinguish between constructive interference and destructive interference?
Constructive interferences occur when two waves combine (add up) by the superpostition principle. Destructive interferences occur when the crest of one wave interferes with the trough of another. Amplitudes are subtracted.
Is a Tsunami a constructive or a destructive?
A tsunami usually occurs on a destructive plate boundary.
When two waves meet and cancel each other out what kind of interference occurs?
well think about it... if they cancel each other out, are they constructive or destructive?
What occurs when more than one wave moves through the same medium at the same time?
When more than one wave moves through the same medium at the same time, they interfere with each other. Depending on the relative phase and amplitude of the waves, interference can result in constructive or destructive interference. Constructive interference occurs when the waves combine to form a larger amplitude wave, while destructive interference occurs when the waves cancel each other out, resulting in a smaller or no wave.
Waves combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude in a process called?
This process is called destructive interference. This occurs when two waves collide, where one is in a trough and one is in a crest. If the waves are both a max amplitude, max crest and max trough, there will be complete destructive interference.
When does Destructive interference occur?
Constructive interference occurs when the crest of one wave passes through, and adds itself to, the crest of an 'adjacent' wave. This combination is said to be additive. Rogue Waves are actual and can be quite destructive.
What are two types of interference?
Proactive interference occurs when old memories interfere with the ability to remember new information. Retroactive interference happens when newly learned information interferes with the recall of older memories.
